The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has confirmed multiple winter storm-related deaths in DeSoto Parish following dangerous weather conditions that impacted the area.

The DeSoto Parish coroner confirmed the death of a 79-year-old woman who died from hypoxia after an electrically powered oxygen concentrator failed during a power outage. The coroner also confirmed the death of a 46-year-old man who was killed in a motor vehicle crash while traveling on icy roadways.

In addition, LDH confirmed the death of an 86-year-old man in DeSoto Parish who died due to carbon monoxide poisoning during the storm.

All three deaths were classified as winter storm-related by the parish coroner. No additional details are expected to be released.

LDH officials said the deaths highlight the dangers associated with extreme cold, power outages, hazardous travel conditions, and improper use of heating sources.